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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL BY PATRICE TSAGUE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know your personal calling?\u00a0
Is your business an expression of your calling?
How do you ensure that you are aligning your call with your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the father through Him.
<\/em>\u2013 Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aligning Your Business with Your Calling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knowing one\u2019s personal calling is one thing, but aligning it with one\u2019s business is another matter entirely. In fact, many entrepreneurs today confuse their calling with their business. In reality, the business is not the sum total of your call but only one dimension of it<\/strong>.

With that in mind, how do you make sure that the business and the call are aligned?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Colossians Chapter 3<\/strong>, after exhorting us to reject our old ways and take on the ways of Christ, the Apostle Paul reminds us that anything worth doing must be done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (verse 17)<\/strong>. This does not suggest that we place a label with the name of Christ on everything that we do, and then just hope God is somehow pleased by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does imply though, that we ensure that what we are doing is Christ-honoring and is in line with His will for our lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question becomes \u2013 how do you ensure that what you are doing is glorifying and pleasing Christ? Listed below are eight basic aspects of a business to consider as you seek to align your business with God\u2019s call for your life. These steps are used in our Practices of Biblical Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/em> course to assist entrepreneurs in developing clear ideas that align with their call or align their existing business with God\u2019s call for their lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We call it the Vision and Calling Alignment Pyramid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The foundation of the Pyramid is motivation, which seeks to help you clarify why<\/strong> you are doing what<\/strong> you are doing. As Simon Sinek states in his bestselling book, \u201cStart with asking \u2018Why?\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most organizations put their focus on <\/strong>what<\/em><\/strong> they are doing and <\/strong>how<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it, but never address <\/strong>why<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it.<\/strong>\u00a0 Successful companies are fueled not by what <\/strong>they\u2019re doing or how<\/strong> they\u2019re doing it, but rather by why<\/strong> they are doing it.\u00a0 Our motivation, no matter how it is expressed, must be based on our love for God and for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your motivation has been determined, then you must clarify your purpose<\/strong>, or what you are doing. First of all, it\u2019s important to remember that though we may do so in differing ways, we are all called to reflect the image and likeness of God and be a witness for Him in the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the purpose is clear, we must clarify our call.<\/strong>\u00a0 Our calling is a unique way for each of us to realize the purpose God has given us collectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we are ready to assess our gifts, skills, and abilities or our competencies<\/strong>. How are you wired?\u00a0 What are you good at?\u00a0 What do you enjoy doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we are now ready to assess the market need.<\/strong> Here, we determine the problem we have identified and our ability to address that problem with a passion that is in line with our call and purpose.\u00a0 We solve these problems by providing God-honoring products and services.\u00a0 What products and services can we provide to meet the needs that God lays on our hearts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are now ready to solidify our idea by articulating our mission and vision statement<\/strong>.\u00a0 Mission is who we are, while vision is where we are going or what we can achieve and become if our mission is realized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, aligning your business with your call will increase your sense of fulfillment, productivity, and eternal meaning in your business activities. Not aligning your business with your call could breed ongoing frustration and a lack of contentment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My prayer for you today is that God will give you the grace to discover your calling and the wisdom to align your business with your calling, so that you may work as unto the Lord and not unto men.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[1]<\/a> Simon Sinek \u2013 \u201cStart With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Knowing one\u2019s personal calling is one thing, but aligning it with one\u2019s business is another matter entirely. In fact, many entrepreneurs today confuse their calling with their business. In reality, the business is not the sum total of your call but only one dimension of it<\/strong>.

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In Colossians Chapter 3<\/strong>, after exhorting us to reject our old ways and take on the ways of Christ, the Apostle Paul reminds us that anything worth doing must be done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (verse 17)<\/strong>. This does not suggest that we place a label with the name of Christ on everything that we do, and then just hope God is somehow pleased by it.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"In Colossians Chapter 3<\/strong>, after exhorting us to reject our old ways and take on the ways of Christ, the Apostle Paul reminds us that anything worth doing must be done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (verse 17)<\/strong>. This does not suggest that we place a label with the name of Christ on everything that we do, and then just hope God is somehow pleased by it."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

It does imply though, that we ensure that what we are doing is Christ-honoring and is in line with His will for our lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"It does imply though, that we ensure that what we are doing is Christ-honoring and is in line with His will for our lives.\u00a0\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

The question becomes - how do you ensure that what you are doing is glorifying and pleasing Christ? Listed below are eight basic aspects of a business to consider as you seek to align your business with God\u2019s call for your life. These steps are used in our Practices of Biblical Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/em> course to assist entrepreneurs in developing clear ideas that align with their call or align their existing business with God\u2019s call for their lives.\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The question becomes - how do you ensure that what you are doing is glorifying and pleasing Christ? Listed below are eight basic aspects of a business to consider as you seek to align your business with God\u2019s call for your life. These steps are used in our Practices of Biblical Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/em> course to assist entrepreneurs in developing clear ideas that align with their call or align their existing business with God\u2019s call for their lives.\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

We call it the Vision and Calling Alignment Pyramid.<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"We call it the Vision and Calling Alignment Pyramid.<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"

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The foundation of the Pyramid is motivation, which seeks to help you clarify why<\/strong> you are doing what<\/strong> you are doing. As Simon Sinek states in his bestselling book, \u201cStart with asking 'Why?\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The foundation of the Pyramid is motivation, which seeks to help you clarify why<\/strong> you are doing what<\/strong> you are doing. As Simon Sinek states in his bestselling book, \u201cStart with asking 'Why?\u201d<\/strong> "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Most organizations put their focus on <\/strong>what<\/em><\/strong> they are doing and <\/strong>how<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it, but never address <\/strong>why<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it.<\/strong>  Successful companies are fueled not by what <\/strong>they\u2019re doing or how<\/strong> they're doing it, but rather by why<\/strong> they are doing it.  Our motivation, no matter how it is expressed, must be based on our love for God and for others.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Most organizations put their focus on <\/strong>what<\/em><\/strong> they are doing and <\/strong>how<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it, but never address <\/strong>why<\/em><\/strong> they are doing it.<\/strong>  Successful companies are fueled not by what <\/strong>they\u2019re doing or how<\/strong> they're doing it, but rather by why<\/strong> they are doing it.  Our motivation, no matter how it is expressed, must be based on our love for God and for others."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Once your motivation has been determined, then you must clarify your purpose<\/strong>, or what you are doing. First of all, it\u2019s important to remember that though we may do so in differing ways, we are all called to reflect the image and likeness of God and be a witness for Him in the earth.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Once your motivation has been determined, then you must clarify your purpose<\/strong>, or what you are doing. First of all, it\u2019s important to remember that though we may do so in differing ways, we are all called to reflect the image and likeness of God and be a witness for Him in the earth."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Once the purpose is clear, we must clarify our call.<\/strong>  Our calling is a unique way for each of us to realize the purpose God has given us collectively.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Once the purpose is clear, we must clarify our call.<\/strong>  Our calling is a unique way for each of us to realize the purpose God has given us collectively."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Then, we are ready to assess our gifts, skills, and abilities or our competencies<\/strong>. How are you wired?  What are you good at?  What do you enjoy doing?<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Then, we are ready to assess our gifts, skills, and abilities or our competencies<\/strong>. How are you wired?  What are you good at?  What do you enjoy doing?"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Next, we are now ready to assess the market need.<\/strong> Here, we determine the problem we have identified and our ability to address that problem with a passion that is in line with our call and purpose.  We solve these problems by providing God-honoring products and services.  What products and services can we provide to meet the needs that God lays on our hearts?<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Next, we are now ready to assess the market need.<\/strong> Here, we determine the problem we have identified and our ability to address that problem with a passion that is in line with our call and purpose.  We solve these problems by providing God-honoring products and services.  What products and services can we provide to meet the needs that God lays on our hearts?"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

We are now ready to solidify our idea by articulating our mission and vision statement<\/strong>.  Mission is who we are, while vision is where we are going or what we can achieve and become if our mission is realized.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"We are now ready to solidify our idea by articulating our mission and vision statement<\/strong>.  Mission is who we are, while vision is where we are going or what we can achieve and become if our mission is realized."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

In conclusion, aligning your business with your call will increase your sense of fulfillment, productivity, and eternal meaning in your business activities. Not aligning your business with your call could breed ongoing frustration and a lack of contentment.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"In conclusion, aligning your business with your call will increase your sense of fulfillment, productivity, and eternal meaning in your business activities. Not aligning your business with your call could breed ongoing frustration and a lack of contentment."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

My prayer for you today is that God will give you the grace to discover your calling and the wisdom to align your business with your calling, so that you may work as unto the Lord and not unto men.  <\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"My prayer for you today is that God will give you the grace to discover your calling and the wisdom to align your business with your calling, so that you may work as unto the Lord and not unto men.  <\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/separator","render":"

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[1]<\/a> Simon Sinek - \u201cStart With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\u201d<\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"[1]<\/a> Simon Sinek - \u201cStart With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action\u201d<\/em>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"bb_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}